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Entry Level Hardware Developer - Intern Conversion 2026-2027
Accepting applicationsIBM · Rochester, MN
Full-Time Entry AIARMC++JavaMIPS
Posted
2d ago
Category
Design
Experience
Entry
Country
United States
Introduction
At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.
Your Role And Responsibilities
As a Developer at IBM, you’ll get to work on the systems that are driving the quantum revolution and the AI era. Join our team of creators - the people who help move IBM forward by using their imagination to envision solutions, their curiosity to experiment with new ideas, and their ever-growing skills into action for customers to make better decisions with greater speed on the most trusted platforms in today’s market.
IBM Has Openings For Hardware Development Engineers To Develop, Test And Provide Customer Support For Hardware, Firmware And Semiconductors That Make Up Our Industry- Leading IBM Products. We Are An Elite Team Of Engineering Professionals That Pioneer Innovations For The Cutting-edge Microprocessors And Hardware Used In IBM Infrastructure Including IBM ZSystems, IBM Power Systems, IBM Storage, And IBM Quantum Systems. Development Engineers Participate In Various Aspects Of The Development, Test, And Support Process, Such As
Logic (RTL) design and verification, physical design, and analog/IO design
Electronic design automation
Signal integrity, power integrity, and analysis
Microelectronics packaging
Materials analysis and characterization
Mechanical design, modeling and technology integration
Circuit design / electrical design
Printed circuit board physical design and layout
Thermal design and testing
Voltage regulation and power delivery
Performance modeling
Processor and system test and validation
Processor, component, and system characterization
Customer and field engineering support
Firmware architecture, development, and test failure analysis
Product quality, assurance, specification and analytics
Candidates with at least three months of computer or electrical engineering experience of designing or manufacturing hardware products are preferred. Basic knowledge of computer hardware and architecture (FPGAs, RISC-V, ARM, MIPS), programming languages (C/C++/C#, Python, or Java), hardware description languages (VHDL/Verilog), and circuit simulation tools (SPICE) is preferred.
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
Required technical and professional expertise
Strong background in Microsoft Excel / Microsoft Power Point / Microsoft Office Suite * Leadership experience * Excellent oral and written communication skills
Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Optics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering or related majors.
Prior (project or internship) experience in computer hardware or testing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Passion for technology and engineering.
Growth minded, trusted, team focused, courageous, resourceful, and outcome focused.
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
Mechanical Engineering Knowledge: Exposure to mechanical engineering principles and practices in the development of hardware and technology products.
Electrical Engineering Understanding: Familiarity with electrical engineering concepts and their application in server systems, storage systems, and networking systems.
Firmware Engineering Exposure: Experience working with firmware engineering principles and practices in the development of hardware and technology products.
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At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.
Your Role And Responsibilities
As a Developer at IBM, you’ll get to work on the systems that are driving the quantum revolution and the AI era. Join our team of creators - the people who help move IBM forward by using their imagination to envision solutions, their curiosity to experiment with new ideas, and their ever-growing skills into action for customers to make better decisions with greater speed on the most trusted platforms in today’s market.
IBM Has Openings For Hardware Development Engineers To Develop, Test And Provide Customer Support For Hardware, Firmware And Semiconductors That Make Up Our Industry- Leading IBM Products. We Are An Elite Team Of Engineering Professionals That Pioneer Innovations For The Cutting-edge Microprocessors And Hardware Used In IBM Infrastructure Including IBM ZSystems, IBM Power Systems, IBM Storage, And IBM Quantum Systems. Development Engineers Participate In Various Aspects Of The Development, Test, And Support Process, Such As
Logic (RTL) design and verification, physical design, and analog/IO design
Electronic design automation
Signal integrity, power integrity, and analysis
Microelectronics packaging
Materials analysis and characterization
Mechanical design, modeling and technology integration
Circuit design / electrical design
Printed circuit board physical design and layout
Thermal design and testing
Voltage regulation and power delivery
Performance modeling
Processor and system test and validation
Processor, component, and system characterization
Customer and field engineering support
Firmware architecture, development, and test failure analysis
Product quality, assurance, specification and analytics
Candidates with at least three months of computer or electrical engineering experience of designing or manufacturing hardware products are preferred. Basic knowledge of computer hardware and architecture (FPGAs, RISC-V, ARM, MIPS), programming languages (C/C++/C#, Python, or Java), hardware description languages (VHDL/Verilog), and circuit simulation tools (SPICE) is preferred.
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
Required technical and professional expertise
Strong background in Microsoft Excel / Microsoft Power Point / Microsoft Office Suite * Leadership experience * Excellent oral and written communication skills
Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Optics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering or related majors.
Prior (project or internship) experience in computer hardware or testing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Passion for technology and engineering.
Growth minded, trusted, team focused, courageous, resourceful, and outcome focused.
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
Mechanical Engineering Knowledge: Exposure to mechanical engineering principles and practices in the development of hardware and technology products.
Electrical Engineering Understanding: Familiarity with electrical engineering concepts and their application in server systems, storage systems, and networking systems.
Firmware Engineering Exposure: Experience working with firmware engineering principles and practices in the development of hardware and technology products.
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